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Calcium Channel Blocker Conversion Table

Nifedipine versus amlodipine - Nifedipine XL used only as the short acting
Channel Blocker Conversion ... Nifedipine versus amlodipine ... CalciumChannelBlocker #Conversion ... #Pharmacology #Amlodipine
Calcium Channel Blockers - Dihydropyridines vs Non-Dihydropyridines
Dihydropyridines (amlodipine, felodipine, nifedipine, nicardipine)
 • SVR: Decrease
 • Inotropy:
Dihydropyridines (amlodipine ... , felodipine, nifedipine
Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers

Mechanism of Action:  L-Type calcium channel blockade - Inhibits the influx of
Dizziness Agents: Amlodipine ... , Felodipine, Nifedipine
Loop diuretic PO --> IV conversions 

Furosemide 40 mg PO = Furosemide 20 mg IV =
diuretic PO --> IV conversions ... Equivalent #Dose #Conversion
Amlodipine - calcium channel blocker for the treatment of hypertension and CAD. 5th most prescribed drug
Amlodipine - calcium ... #Pharmacology #Amlodipine
Common IV to PO Drug Conversions
1) Metoprolol 1:2.5
2) Diltiazem Oral Dose(mg/day) = [ rate (mg/hr) x
IV to PO Drug Conversions ... #IVtoPO #Drug #Conversion
Antihypertensive Drugs - Summary
Diuretics:
 • Thiazide type: Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide
 • Thiazide-like: Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Metolazone
 • Loop
Dihydropyridines: Amlodipine ... , felodipine, Nifedipine
Metoprolol and Carvedilol - Immediate to Extended Release Dose Conversions

Metoprolol 
Immediate (tartrate) -> Extended (succinate) 
25
Extended Release Dose Conversions ... ExtendedRelease #Dose #Conversion
Transdermal Fentanyl require unique dosing conversions. For Adult and pediatric patients taking opiouds or doses not
unique dosing conversions ... Opiate #Opioid #Conversion
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
Recommended Dose Conversions ... at-a-glance dose conversion ... Blockers #ARB #Conversion